Food Safety & Quality Assurance Technician.
Are you passionate about food safety, quality, and continuous improvement? We're looking for a detail-oriented Food Safety & Quality Assurance (FSQA) Technician to join our team and play a critical role in ensuring the safety, quality, and integrity of our products from receiving through shipping.
In this hands-on role, you'll work directly on the production floor, monitor critical food safety programs, conduct audits, and help maintain the highest standards of quality in a fast-paced food manufacturing environment.
What You'll Do
- Monitor and verify Critical Control Points (CCPs), including produce wash water systems, metal detectors, and HACCP documentation.
- Perform quality inspections on products, packaging, labeling, and finished goods to ensure compliance with customer and regulatory requirements.
- Conduct GMP, SSOP, sanitation, and food safety audits throughout the facility.
- Perform pre-operational and end-of-shift inspections using sensory and instrumental methods.
- Monitor processing and storage temperatures and verify product specifications.
- Conduct ATP swabbing during allergen changeovers and support sanitation validation activities.
- Support production teams by identifying quality concerns and implementing corrective actions.
- Place products on QA Hold when necessary and communicate findings through accurate documentation and reporting.
- Maintain records required for HACCP, FDA, and USDA compliance.
- Promote and enforce Good Manufacturing Practices (GMPs) and food safety culture throughout the facility.
What We're Looking ForEducation & Experience
- High School Diploma or equivalent with 2+ years of food manufacturing experience, OR
- Bachelor's Degree in Food Science, Biology, Microbiology, Food Technology, or a related field with 0–1 years of industry experience.
Skills & Qualifications
- Knowledge of HACCP, GMPs, SSOPs, food safety, and quality systems.
- Strong attention to detail and problem-solving abilities.
- Ability to read, write, and communicate effectively in English or Spanish (bilingual is a plus).
- Basic math and computer skills, including Microsoft Outlook and Office applications.
- Ability to learn and utilize systems such as RedZone and KipTraq.
- Team-oriented with strong organizational and communication skills.
Physical & Work Environment Requirements
- Ability to stand for 8–10 hours per shift.
- Comfortable working in refrigerated, wet, hot, or cold production environments.
- Ability to lift up to 40 pounds.
- Must be able to use all five senses for quality evaluations.
- Must wear required PPE at all times.
- Availability to work various shifts, holidays, overtime, and weekends as needed.
Why Join Us?
✔ Be a key part of food safety and consumer protection
✔ Gain hands-on experience with industry-leading quality systems
✔ Work in a collaborative, diverse, and fast-paced environment
✔ Build a career in food manufacturing, food safety, and quality assurance
If you're passionate about food safety, thrive in a team environment, and enjoy solving problems while maintaining high-quality standards, we'd love to hear from you.
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Pay: $19.00 per hour
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- Dental insurance
- Vision insurance
Application Question(s):
- Do you have at least 2 years of experience working in a food manufacturing environment?
- Are you able to communicate effectively in Spanish in a workplace setting
Work Location: In person
